Research Assistant - Urgent

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our passionate team at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health in Halifax, NS.
Growing your career as a Full Time Research Assistant is an awesome opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in presentation, teamwork and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Research Assistant at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health today!

Company : IWK Health 

Req ID: 155665  
Department/Program: Chambers Research , Research Services  
Location:   Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary   Hourly FT long-assignment (100%FTE) for 12 months  x 1position(s)
  Start Date: 1 June, 2023
Union Status:   Research , Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $22.5622 - $28.2023  /hour
Closing Date : 2 May, 2023 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

 

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

 

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of Dr. Christine Chambers, the Research Assistant will be part of her research team in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at IWK Health. Dr. Chambers is the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Children’s Pain, a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience & Pediatrics at Dalhousie University and a clinical psychologist. Her research is aimed at improving the management of children’s pain with a focus on the developmental, psychological, and social influences on children’s pain and spanning knowledge generation (e.g., original studies), synthesis (e.g., systematic review, guidelines), and translation (e.g., policy, public outreach). Her team consists of trainees (at all levels, including undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows) and staff (e.g., research assistants, coordinators, and associates) who work closely together and collaborate with a wide range of researchers and other stakeholders nationally and globally.

Job Responsibilities

Assistance with the coordination of research studies in Dr. Chambers’ multi-method program of research that includes a focus on both quantitative and qualitative designs and reviews, such as:
• Conducting literature searches and drafting evidence summaries
• Preparing documents for REB review and ensuring adherence to REB and TCPS-2 policies
• Participant recruitment
• Setting up and maintaining study equipment and experimental procedures
• Data management and preparation of data sets for analysis
• Implementing detailed and time-sensitive study protocols and guiding participants through study procedures (e.g., telephone calls, semi-structured interviews, medical chart reviews, administering measures and questionnaires), both virtually and in-lab (in accordance with current IWK Health COVID guidelines) 
• Maintaining excellent professional and collaborative relationships with families and patients as well as clinical staff (physicians, nurses, ward clerks, etc.)
• Clear and transparent research communications, virtually, in person, email, telephone, etc.

Assistance with general lab management, such as: 
• Facilitating lab communications and administrative tasks (e.g., answering emails, phone calls, and mail promptly, photocopying/scanning, updating websites and social media platforms)
• Lab equipment (including maintenance and repairs) and other research supplies
• Coordinating meetings (e.g., booking rooms, preparing agendas, recording minutes, etc.)
• Preparing reports and applications
• Lab finances (e.g., payroll, payments, and reimbursements)
• Document organization and maintaining filing systems 
• Planning lab-related events, organizing and coordinating conference travel

Hours of Work

Typically Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, 37.5 hours week. Depending on the nature of future ongoing studies, some flexibility may be considered. Note: A hybrid working model can be discussed with some flexibility to work both from The Chambers Lab on site at IWK Health and remotely, however staff are expected to work on-site 2-3 days per week. 

Your Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a health-related field (Psychology preferred; honours preferred)
• High degree of computer literacy and internet resourcefulness (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
• Experience with using research computer programs and software (e.g. SPSS/R, REDCap, Qualtrics, Covidence, Zotero/referencing programs, Canva)
• Attention to detail with high regard for quality 
• Excellent time management and a demonstrated ability to establish and meet deadlines 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
• Professionalism, good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with families, children of all ages, and vulnerable populations
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information 
• Experience in a related role in a health centre or university/academic environment an asset
• Experience with science communication, knowledge mobilization, and/or patient engagement is an asset.

T hank you for your interest in IWK Health.

 

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

 

This is a Management/Non Union   bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

 

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

 

I f you are an employee of IWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. 

Benefits of working as a Research Assistant in Halifax, NS:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package